Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Clemson University · Clemson, SC

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$43,318Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,968Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,375Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Clemson University earn a median of $43,318 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,560 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,857–$83,689). Median debt is $21,375, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$42,974$22,990
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
$40,487$27,000
Anderson University
Anderson
$29,215—
Benedict College
Columbia
$26,891$36,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Clemson University make?

The median salary is $43,318 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,375.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.